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The Dragon Jars of Southeast Asia: The Julia and Miguel Tecson Collection
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- December 1991 – April 19, 1992
- Martaban Jars, so named because they were shipped out of the Burmese port of Martaban, were an important trade item in Southeast Asia and the Philippines during the Song and Ming dynasties. Sometimes also known as talking or dragon jars, these huge, hand-built jars functioned as utilitarian and sacred containers, and today provides insights into the considerable skill of early potters.
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From Classical to Modern: Javanese Shadow Play Figures
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Fragments: The E. Sonner Donation of African Sculpture
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- May 30 - December 2, 1991 (Gallery 10)
- Student exhibition: Under the direction of curator and professor Marjorie Halpin and designer David Cunningham, students of Anthropology 431 (Museum Principles & Methods) organized and exhibition of early 20th Century West African sculptures donated to MOA by Dr. Eric Sonner. Enhancing the sculptures are African textiles drawn from MOA’s permanent collection. This special exhibit inaugurates MOA’s new Gallery 10.
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Trapline Lifeline
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- September 25 - December 8, 1991
- This exhibition introduces the complexity of the issues connected with trapping: the value of traditional knowledge and a mixed economy, the definitions of “humane” and “conservation,” and the use of renewable resources. The exhibition Trapline Lifeline was organized by the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre in Yellowknife, N.W.T.
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Photographs in Denendeh
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- September 25, 1991 - January 26, 1992 (Gallery 10)
- This exhibition of the Dene was also organized by the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre in Yellowknife, N.W.T. The 25 black and white photographs in the show have been chosen from the Native Press Collection and curated by Dene photographer Dorothy Chocolate.
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Paul Gibbons Mask Display
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British Columbia Contemporary Ceramics
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African Indigo
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- August 11, 1991 (Gallery 9)
- Textiles from the Museum’s extensive collection show the dramatic patterns created by West-African dyers and weavers. This display opens MOA’s Textile Gallery that will present changing exhibits drawn from the Museum’s world-wide collection of clothing and textiles. A special “source book” now on display introduces these holdings. Children’s programs relating to textiles will be offered.
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Creating Context
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- Through September 30, 1990 (Gallery 9)
- Student exhibition: Students of Anthropology 431, Museum Principles and Methods, have prepared a series of seven exhibits that explore the social, scientific and contextual interpretations of objects and artifacts found in museums.
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Ghosts in the Machine
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- December 2, 1990 - March 1, 1991
- Recently presented with the United Nations Global 500 Award in recognition of their environmental work, Snake in the Grass Moving Theatre performs Ghost in the Machine. Two years in development, and with the cast of 17 of some of Vancouver’s most innovative actors, dancers, musicians and sculptors, Ghost in the Machine offers unique theatrical and exhibition experiences. The production weaves a richly layered tapestry of images and moods, explores icons of nature and technology and the tensions between them, and dramatically mirrors our own cultural choices past and present. After the performances, the sculptures will be exhibited in various locations in the Museum. Performances: November 28, 29, 30, & December 1, 1990.
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World AIDS Day
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- December 1, 1990
- On Saturday, December 1, 1990, the Museum of Anthropology will be joining with other museums and galleries around the world to pay tribute to those who are affected by and those who have lost their lives to AIDS. Special attention will be paid to Women and AIDS.
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To Market, to Market . . . The Culture Exchange
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- March 31 – August 15, 1989 (Gallery 9)
- Student exhibition: In this exhibition, Museum Studies students explore some of the intriguing dimensions of buying a piece of another culture. This multi-part study examines the influences and impact tourism has on the production of cultural objects; the ingenuity of the producers in meeting expectations; the conflict inherent in selling sacred images; and the multiple roles objects play in the lives of the purchasers.
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Beyond Revival
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Ahneesheenahpay Still Life
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I Have Seen the Other Side of the World
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- June 28 - September 4, 1988 (Gallery 5)
- Using Pacific Northwest Coast Indian masks from MOA’s collection, this exhibition illustrates the tradition of making masks that extends along the entire Northwest culture area from northern Washington State through British Columbia to the Alaskan panhandle. The range of mask types and their use is considerable. They may represent chiefs and ancestors of high rank, or more commonly, serve as a means of making the supernatural world visible. Masks vary in size, shape, complexity and purpose from one tribal group to another. This exhibit combines both historical and contemporary examples of this dramatic art form.
- Canada House, London, England Travelling Through March 4, 1988
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The Literacy Heritage of Hinduism
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- April 2 - December 31, 1987 (Theatre Gallery)
- Student exhibition: exhibition of sacred Hindu texts discussing the significance of Spiritual Knowledge.
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The Flute and the Sword
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- April 2 - July 26, 1987 (Theatre Gallery)
- Student exhibition: exhibition that featured popular religious poster art that explores the passionate nature of two Hindu deities, Krishna and Kali.
- Madrona Exposition Centre, Nanaimo, BC Travelling February 3 – 17, 1988. Delta Museum and Archives, Delta, BC Travelling March 15 – May 3, 1988
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The Third Eye
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- May 19 - September 27, 1987 (Gallery 5)
- An exhibition featuring non-destructive scientific techniques used to yield information beyond the scope of normal methods of curatorial investigation.
- Kelowna Centennial Museum, Kelowna, BC Travelling January 19 – February 29, 1988. Provincial Museum of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Travelling March 26 – May 15, 1988
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Discovering MOA
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- February 17 - April 19, 1987 (Gallery 5)
- What is the MOA, a prehistoric beast or a contemporary museum? This exhibition designed for UBC Open House 1987 illustrates the Museum’s teaching and research role in the university and Vancouver communities.
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Robes of Power: Totem Poles on Cloth
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- March 7 - May 25, 1986 (Gallery 5)
- Contemporary and traditional button blankets from the Northwest Coast. This project was made possible through the support of the Indian Arts and Crafts Society of British Columbia.
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